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Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, body wraps

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $347
$301 nightly
$347 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Water View Suite 1 King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Water View Studio 2 Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Resort Studio 2 Queens | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Studio 2 Queens

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Room 2 Queens

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Room 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Resort Suite 1 King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Water View Room 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Suite w/ Patio 2 Doubles

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Suite w/ Balcony 2 Doubles

  • Bay view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Room w/ Patio 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Room w/ Patio 2 Queens

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Room w/ Balcony 1 King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Suite w/ Patio 1 King

  • Bay view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Room w/ Balcony 2 Queens

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Suite w/ Balcony 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Resort Room 2 Queens Accessible Shower

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Beachfront Room w/ Patio 2 Queens Accessible Tub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Beachfront Room w/ Patio 2 Queens Accessible Tub

  • Beach view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Resort Room 1 King Accessible Tub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Room 1 King Accessible Tub

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Room 2 Queens Accessible Tub

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Water View Studio 2 Queens Accessible Shower | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Water View Studio 2 Queens Accessible Shower

  • Bay view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Belmont Park and 11 minutes from Balboa Park. .This beach resort is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from La Jolla Cove and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Birch Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa offers 300 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Catamaran Spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 300 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy American cuisine at Oceana Coastal Kitchen, a beachfront restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This resort has 22 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (22 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a regional park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 52.79 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Catamaran
Catamaran Resort
Catamaran Resort San Diego
Catamaran San Diego
Resort Catamaran
Catamaran Hotel Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort & Spa San Diego
Catamaran Resort Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1265 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was nice and the beach being right there was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff- great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to get around to the sites we wanted to see. Good food, good happy hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wenhai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with lots of botanical features!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lyda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful, staff were friendly and b helpful. Our room right on the beach was perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo Juarez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing I had a great stay thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best Location, good amenities and clean. Restaurant is great, but the hotel rooms are dated, needs some Reno’s!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was extremely helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were great. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Resort was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was gorgeous, felt like stepping into a tropical paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Krystale Danielle

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kid friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Wonderful staff, clean facilities, lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very quiet. Facilities close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so beautiful and the interior was full of trees, water, koi fish, and parrots outside. The room was perfect and clean, the spa is so relaxing and offers just a day pass if wanted. It’s lake front as well. Overall great stay!
Parrots outside
Inside of spa
Front lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

natashah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a bit outdated, staff were okay but we really liked the amenities and the resort hotel itself. Beautiful landscaping, nice pool and hot tub area, an arcade, restaurant. All of it is very beautifully done and its a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, great view of Mission Bay. Easy walking distance to off site restaurants and pacific ocean beach. Hotel is very dated, room service fine, however, we stayed 10 days and never experienced room cleaning.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Property grounds were so tranquil.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff they have cleaning or hard working. Made our stay very pleasurable and for that we made sure to leave the proper tip
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food, friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. The gardens and lobby waterfall make you feel like you’re not even in California anymore. Very tropical.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view from room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026